Ithaa Beach is a guest house on Guraidhoo, an inhabited local island in South Malé Atoll. It is on Guraidhoo itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Ithaa Beach suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Guraidhoo’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island.
It suits less well anyone who wants a bar or a drink with dinner, because alcohol is available only on resort islands, or anyone who wants the privacy and service of a resort.
Location
The listed address is K.Guraidhoo, Bageechaamanzil, 08080 Guraidhoo, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Guraidhoo, which is why we list it under Guraidhoo in our South Malé Atoll section. It is about 33.0 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 30.8 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Ithaa Beach
Ithaa Beach is a guest house. On a local island, expect a smaller and simpler set-up than at a resort. Compare the room categories for bed set-up, bathroom, air conditioning and outlook before you choose. Every room is listed with a tea and coffee maker.
Facilities at Ithaa Beach
Listed facilities at Ithaa Beach include non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, room service, free Wi-Fi, family rooms, a beachfront position and breakfast. Between the restaurant and room service, meals can be handled on site. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Guraidhoo, local-island rules apply: shoulders and knees should be covered in the village and at any beach that is not a designated tourist beach. Friday is the weekly day of rest, when shops close for prayers and public ferry services are reduced. Boat transfers depend on sea conditions, so leave some slack before an international flight.
Getting there and getting around
Guraidhoo is reached from Malé or the airport by speedboat, or more slowly and cheaply by public ferry from Malé on scheduled days. Once there, the island is small enough to explore on foot.
Explore the area
- Guraidhoo: our destination guide
- South Malé Atoll: our regional guide
- Where to stay in South Malé Atoll
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Ithaa Beach, confirm the room type and outlook, whether breakfast or other meals are included, how and when the airport transfer runs and what it costs, and the cancellation terms. If you arrive late in the day, ask whether a boat can still run after dark.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Ithaa Beach, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.